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spudz · 01-23-2011, 08:06 PM

We pulled the front axle yesterday and tore it down. MAN THIS THING GOT HOT. The fluid had the consistancy of cottage cheese and smelled real bad. It needs all the bearings and roller bearings replaced. BUT after adding up what it would cost to rebearing it, its not worth it. SO we counted the teeth and its got 3:42 gears. The same as my wrecked tahoe. So we are just going to pull the front out of my wrecked tahoe and stick in his truck. Should be simple. Here are some pics along the way.

spudz · 01-23-2011, 08:08 PM

more

scotts62 · 01-23-2011, 11:46 PM

Dang man that thing is nasty

Vega_67C10 · 01-25-2011, 10:48 PM

Nice! If your gonna break it, break it big.

jalopdaddy · 02-25-2011, 12:45 AM

we took the front end out of the wrecked tahoe last weekend and everything under the tahoe was CAKED in about 2-3 inches of mud! it was bad! my uncle has to fix a seal on it and hopefully it will be in soon! and then after the front end we have to put in ball joints, go through the transmission, and rearend, clean the interior and then get it ready for a paint job!!! YYEEEAAA!!!

jalopdaddy · 02-25-2011, 12:47 AM

frontend

spudz · 02-25-2011, 01:23 PM

I ordered seals for the front end. I will freshin it up before install
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jalopdaddy · 03-22-2011, 10:33 PM

well we put the front diff. in and we were putting in the ball joints the other day and we didnt have the right tool to do it all. so i set my tires behind my truck, and somebody stole only one of them. now i have to get a new rim and 4 tires.

spudz · 01-19-2012, 10:15 PM

LOTS has happened here!!! This is me resealing the used front end from my tahoe so we dont have any problems

spudz · 01-19-2012, 10:18 PM

He put most of the interior back in himself without help and did a good job! HOPEFULLY HE WILL CHIME IN AND POST PICS. We pressure washed the seats, carpet. It turned out good. We installed a nice pioneer head unit as well.

spudz · 01-19-2012, 10:26 PM

Some more random pics of working on the interior and after we redid the front end and cranked the torsion bars up. AND More from when it was getting painted. Ended up finding a better door in the junk pile at my buddys work. Keep in mind the body work isnt perfect but the cab was really trashed! He loves it and I think it turned out GREAT for a first truck. He has been driving the hell out of at as we gave it back to him right before christmas.

spudz · 01-19-2012, 10:31 PM

more, Also found a NOS rear bumper in the parts department I scored for it we put on it later.

spudz · 01-19-2012, 10:45 PM

He wants to put new stainless wheel openings since the old ones were trash. He also found a NOS in the box brand new tailgate band on craigslist for $30!!!! He has the tool box and bed rails back on now. Hopefully he will post his pics.

spudz · 01-19-2012, 10:47 PM

we also still need to paint the wheel wells as they still look dirty after pressure washing

jalopdaddy · 01-19-2012, 11:31 PM

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Best Christmas ever! Hard work pays off! Thanks to my Uncole Cole, i have one of the nicest trucks in the parking lot! I love this truck! Needs trim and a lil more chrome but its a great first truck. Put toolbox and whip on it also.

loudnlifted88 · 01-21-2012, 05:35 PM

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Best Christmas ever! Hard work pays off! Thanks to my Uncole Cole, i have one of the nicest trucks in the parking lot! I love this truck! Needs trim and a lil more chrome but its a great first truck. Put toolbox and whip on it also.

truck looks great and if you put trim on but the 03 gmc trim on it that looks sweet if you want a pic let me kno i have a few

jalopdaddy · 01-25-2012, 11:26 PM

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truck looks great and if you put trim on but the 03 gmc trim on it that looks sweet if you want a pic let me kno i have a few

Yea man let me see a few pics.
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loudnlifted88 · 01-25-2012, 11:37 PM

here ya go

spudz · 01-26-2012, 12:41 PM

I like that trim and your truck is nice. I always wanted to put the gmc side mouldings on my 04 chevy z71. I removed mine and never got around to getting the gmc stuff.. That being said, I'm not sure I like the newer gmc trim on the 88-98 trucks. Something looks off. Cant put my finger on it.,

loudnlifted88 · 01-26-2012, 12:51 PM

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I like that trim and your truck is nice. I always wanted to put the gmc side mouldings on my 04 chevy z71. I removed mine and never got around to getting the gmc stuff.. That being said, I'm not sure I like the newer gmc trim on the 88-98 trucks. Something looks off. Cant put my finger on it.,

thanks but thats not my truck just one i was working on

jalopdaddy · 02-08-2012, 01:12 AM

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got these new rims and tires. Bridgestone dueler a/ts. have only 5000 miles on them and a good bitta meat left. Got both tires and 18" rims for $500! also got Flowmaster single inlet dual outlet exhaust system put on.. it has come a long way!!

loudnlifted88 · 02-08-2012, 09:37 AM

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got these new rims and tires. Bridgestone dueler a/ts. have only 5000 miles on them and a good bitta meat left. Got both tires and 18" rims for $500! also got Flowmaster single inlet dual outlet exhaust system put on.. it has come a long way!!

truck looks awesome it defiantly came along way from what you started wish

bpeters5814 · 02-08-2012, 10:13 AM

Truck looks really good! Keep it up, man.

spudz · 08-08-2012, 11:32 PM

BAD NEWS.... he swerved for some deer and rolled it... Only usable panel on it is the tail gate....... Good news is he is ok..... Even better news is that we are gonna rebuild it......again.... Cab, front clip, bed.... lol. atleast the interior, frame and drivetrain are still good lol. ding ding ding... round two!!

rchavez101 · 08-09-2012, 02:53 AM

That sucks. At least everyone is ok.
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01-23-2011, 08:06 PM	#26
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: just joined We pulled the front axle yesterday and tore it down. MAN THIS THING GOT HOT. The fluid had the consistancy of cottage cheese and smelled real bad. It needs all the bearings and roller bearings replaced. BUT after adding up what it would cost to rebearing it, its not worth it. SO we counted the teeth and its got 3:42 gears. The same as my wrecked tahoe. So we are just going to pull the front out of my wrecked tahoe and stick in his truck. Should be simple. Here are some pics along the way. Attached Images __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

01-23-2011, 08:08 PM	#27
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: just joined more Attached Images __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

01-23-2011, 11:46 PM	#28
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB Dang man that thing is nasty __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

01-25-2011, 10:48 PM	#29
Vega_67C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 201	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB Nice! If your gonna break it, break it big. __________________ I Saw Elvis at 1000 Feet - John Force

02-25-2011, 12:45 AM	#30
jalopdaddy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Branchville, SC Posts: 27	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB we took the front end out of the wrecked tahoe last weekend and everything under the tahoe was CAKED in about 2-3 inches of mud! it was bad! my uncle has to fix a seal on it and hopefully it will be in soon! and then after the front end we have to put in ball joints, go through the transmission, and rearend, clean the interior and then get it ready for a paint job!!! YYEEEAAA!!! Attached Images __________________ Branchville Mud Sluts Hittin' every hole. No worries, we always pull out!

02-25-2011, 12:47 AM	#31
jalopdaddy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Branchville, SC Posts: 27	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB frontend Attached Images __________________ Branchville Mud Sluts Hittin' every hole. No worries, we always pull out!

02-25-2011, 01:23 PM	#32
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB I ordered seals for the front end. I will freshin it up before install Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

03-22-2011, 10:33 PM	#33
jalopdaddy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Branchville, SC Posts: 27	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB well we put the front diff. in and we were putting in the ball joints the other day and we didnt have the right tool to do it all. so i set my tires behind my truck, and somebody stole only one of them. now i have to get a new rim and 4 tires. __________________ Branchville Mud Sluts Hittin' every hole. No worries, we always pull out!

01-19-2012, 10:15 PM	#34
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB LOTS has happened here!!! This is me resealing the used front end from my tahoe so we dont have any problems Attached Images __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

01-19-2012, 10:18 PM	#35
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB He put most of the interior back in himself without help and did a good job! HOPEFULLY HE WILL CHIME IN AND POST PICS. We pressure washed the seats, carpet. It turned out good. We installed a nice pioneer head unit as well. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

01-19-2012, 10:26 PM	#36
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB Some more random pics of working on the interior and after we redid the front end and cranked the torsion bars up. AND More from when it was getting painted. Ended up finding a better door in the junk pile at my buddys work. Keep in mind the body work isnt perfect but the cab was really trashed! He loves it and I think it turned out GREAT for a first truck. He has been driving the hell out of at as we gave it back to him right before christmas. Attached Images __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

01-19-2012, 10:31 PM	#37
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB more, Also found a NOS rear bumper in the parts department I scored for it we put on it later. Attached Images __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

01-19-2012, 10:45 PM	#38
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB He wants to put new stainless wheel openings since the old ones were trash. He also found a NOS in the box brand new tailgate band on craigslist for $30!!!! He has the tool box and bed rails back on now. Hopefully he will post his pics. Attached Images __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

01-19-2012, 10:47 PM	#39
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB we also still need to paint the wheel wells as they still look dirty after pressure washing __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

01-19-2012, 11:31 PM	#40
jalopdaddy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Branchville, SC Posts: 27	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB Best Christmas ever! Hard work pays off! Thanks to my Uncole Cole, i have one of the nicest trucks in the parking lot! I love this truck! Needs trim and a lil more chrome but its a great first truck. Put toolbox and whip on it also. __________________ Branchville Mud Sluts Hittin' every hole. No worries, we always pull out!



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01-25-2012, 11:37 PM	#43
loudnlifted88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wales,Maine Posts: 776	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB here ya go Attached Images __________________ IM ONLY 18 AND LOVIN IT IF MUD AINT FLYIN YOU AINT TRYIN! 1badgmc- Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad. 1988 chevy stepside 305 five speed Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383945 1994 GMC ext. cab short box 350 auto Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438873 1996 GMC 2500 ECSB 454 4l80e: build thread http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...gmc-2500-build 1998 GMC K-1500 ECSB 305 auto partd truck 1999 GMC K2500 suburban 350 4x4 Dads project 1981 Corvette 350 auto Also Dads project 1989 Corvette 350 auto ^^ 1998 GMC K1500 ecsb 305 auto Brothers project

01-26-2012, 12:41 PM	#44
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB I like that trim and your truck is nice. I always wanted to put the gmc side mouldings on my 04 chevy z71. I removed mine and never got around to getting the gmc stuff.. That being said, I'm not sure I like the newer gmc trim on the 88-98 trucks. Something looks off. Cant put my finger on it., __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

02-08-2012, 01:12 AM	#46
jalopdaddy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Branchville, SC Posts: 27	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB got these new rims and tires. Bridgestone dueler a/ts. have only 5000 miles on them and a good bitta meat left. Got both tires and 18" rims for $500! also got Flowmaster single inlet dual outlet exhaust system put on.. it has come a long way!! __________________ Branchville Mud Sluts Hittin' every hole. No worries, we always pull out!

02-08-2012, 10:13 AM	#48
bpeters5814 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worms, Nebraska Posts: 304	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB Truck looks really good! Keep it up, man.

08-08-2012, 11:32 PM	#49
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB BAD NEWS.... he swerved for some deer and rolled it... Only usable panel on it is the tail gate....... Good news is he is ok..... Even better news is that we are gonna rebuild it......again.... Cab, front clip, bed.... lol. atleast the interior, frame and drivetrain are still good lol. ding ding ding... round two!! Attached Images __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

08-09-2012, 02:53 AM	#50
rchavez101 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Rio Rancho NM Posts: 503	Re: Project 94 Z71 ECSB That sucks. At least everyone is ok. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 94 Chevy SWB in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=477390

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